blush

I can be sort of picky when it comes to color. I tend to stick to blues, greens and neutrals and then experiment with textures. However, one color that is outside of my comfort zone that I am pretty obsessed with is - blush. The softest, lightest version of pink - I just love it. I like it because Its romantic yet when used correctly sort of unexpected. Here are a few favorites. 

1. Blush bathroom via Design Files  2. Kelly Wearstler edo pillow cover in opal via Etsy  3. Editorial by Clive Tompsett  4. Living room via Solrum  5. Sea Urchin fabric in shell/cream by Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks  6. design by Lisa Sherry - photo by Patrick Cline via Lonny 7. Cameron Diaz's Manhattan apartment designed by Kelly Wearstler via Elle Decor

cushion source

via Cushion Source

This post is similar to yesterday's in that Cushion Source provides a custom service/product at a more accessible price. As the name indicates, Cushion Source is an online retailer of custom cushions, pillows, drapes and other decor items (tablecloths, bedding etc.). They have around 1,000 fabrics to choose from or you can send your own fabric (COM). I am particular excited about this COM feature although I did find some fabrics I liked in their gallery (the two brands that I recognized are Robert Allen - a major brand of relatively inexpensive fabrics - and Sunbrella - known for outdoor textiles). See below.

I have learned a good amount about upholstery and custom pillows over the past year and from my experience this company seems to be on to a really good thing. Their prices are competitive, they offer customizable selections for welting and fill and their online process is easy to follow. I also really like how they output a rendering of what your specific end product will be. I think I am going to test it out but I can't decide if I will have some pillows made or if I will go for the big ticket item of my daybed cushion. The only downside I can see thus far is that the lead time looks to be a bit long - a couple to several weeks. Any readers out there ever tried Cushion Source before? If so, I would love to know your thoughts!

SemiHandmade

Working in the residential design industry, I have learned how beautiful and expensive custom cabinetry can be (like WOW). And while I am a big supporter of investing in quality materials and design elements in your home, the price of a custom cabinetry just makes it not feasible for most people. That is why I think the concept behind SemiHandmade is so amazing. SemiHandmade uses the boxes or cabinet fames from IKEA and creates custom door fronts and drawers drilled to fit. This short and informative video explains how it works. 

Essentially, you design the cabinetry layout you want using IKEA's software then you send your plans to SemiHandmade and they use the scheme to create a custom kitchen, closet, bathroom etc. for you. The cabinets take about 7-8 weeks once a deposit is received and ship UPS ground.

SemiHandmade's doors are veneer and they offer roughly 21 material choices organized into 4 different price categories. The website indicates that most of their customers spend between $5,000 to $10,000 on their custom doors. Add this to a typical cost of IKEA boxes and hardware - $1,000 to $3,000 - and installation - $1500 to $2500 - and the all in range is $8,000 - $15,000. While this is still a lot of money, its about 30-40% off a typical custom project. Below are some examples of their completed projects - I think they look so good and totally custom!

via SemiHandmade

via SemiHandmade

via SemiHandmade